Blake's POV: "Go ahead," I said to Berg. "No warmth for your beta, huh?" Berg grinned, his tone teasing. "If you've got something to say, say it." "I'm just curious. This is the first time I've seen you this close to a woman. The only one who's ever gotten anywhere near you was Jenna, and that was just because of the blood oath." I shot him a warning look, and Berg finally relented. "Alright, alright. Let's talk business—Selena finished her investigation, and it's disappointing news. Carly's human." "She lost control at the bar and almost tore a chunk out of that teenager's neck. And the way she looked at me—it wasn't human," I said, recalling the moment, the image still clear in my mind. Carly should consider herself lucky. The second the call disconnected, I knew something was off

